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Ever wondered why Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), a disease often surrounded by mystery, is so complex? This episode is sure to pique your curiosity as we sit down with Steve McElroy, a leading expert in the field, to unravel the hidden intricacies of NEC. Steve takes us on a journey of how our comprehension of NEC has transformed over the years, highlighting the role of the gut's microbiome and the challenges of conducting research on human samples. He paints a unique picture of NEC as a developmental predicament, rather than a standalone disease, and shares his ground-breaking work on the connection between maternal inflammation and NEC.

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